<html><body><div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:garamond, new york, times, serif;font-size:14pt"><div style="font-family: garamond, 'new york', times, serif; font-size: 14pt; "><span></span></div><div style="font-family: garamond, 'new york', times, serif; font-size: 14pt; "><br></div> <div style="font-family: garamond, 'new york', times, serif; "> <div style="font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; "> <div id="yiv2023461020" style="font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; font-size: 12pt; "><div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 14pt; font-family: garamond, 'new york', times, serif; "><div style="font-family: garamond, times, serif; "><div style="font-family: times, serif; "><div id="yiv2023461020" style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: times, serif; "><div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 14pt;
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class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);line-height:14px;"><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" face="'bookman old style', 'new york', times, serif" size="4">Classic Theater Guild</font></span></div><div><div style="text-align:center;"><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" color="#333333" face="times, serif" size="4"><span class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse;line-height:14px;">Announces Auditions</span></font></div><div style="text-align:center;"><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" color="#333333" face="times, serif" size="4"><span class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse;line-height:14px;">for</span></font></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; font-family: garamond, times, serif; "><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" color="#333333" face="'bookman old style', 'new york',
times, serif" size="4"><span class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse;line-height:14px;">The Man Who Came to Dinner</span></font></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; font-family: garamond, times, serif; "><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" color="#333333" face="'bookman old style', 'new york', times, serif" size="4"><span class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse;line-height:14px;">by</span></font></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; font-family: garamond, times, serif; "><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" color="#333333" face="'bookman old style', 'new york',
times, serif" size="4"><span class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse;line-height:14px;">George S. Kaufman</span></font></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; font-family: garamond, times, serif; "><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" color="#333333" face="'bookman old style', 'new york', times, serif" size="4"><span class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse;line-height:14px;">and</span></font></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; font-family: garamond, times, serif; "><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" color="#333333" face="'bookman old style', 'new york', times, serif" size="4"><span class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse;line-height:14px;"> Moss Hart</span></font></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; font-family: garamond, times,
serif; "><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" color="#333333" face="'bookman old style', 'new york', times, serif" size="4"><span class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse;line-height:14px;"><br></span></font></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; font-family: garamond, times, serif; "><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" color="#333333" face="'bookman old style', 'new york', times, serif" size="4"><span class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse;line-height:14px;">Directed by Karen Christina Jones</span></font></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; font-family: garamond, times, serif; "><span class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 14px; font-size: 18px; font-family: times, serif; "><br></span></div><span class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span"
style="font-size: 12pt; border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 14px; font-family: garamond, times, serif; "><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" face="'bookman old style', 'new york', times, serif" size="4">Monday, </font><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" face="'bookman old style', 'new york', times, serif" size="4">February 20th and Tuesday,
February 21st at 7.00pm. Sign in at 6.30pm at Proctor's Fenimore Gallery, 432 State Street, Schenectady. At Proctor's, t</font></span><span class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12pt; border-collapse: collapse; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 14px; font-family: garamond, times, serif; "><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" face="garamond, 'new york', times, serif" size="5">ake the two bay of elevators across from the main Proctors box office, up to the second floor.</font></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; font-family: garamond, times, serif; "><span class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);line-height:14px;"><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" face="garamond, 'new york', times, serif" size="5"><br></font></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; font-family: garamond, times, serif; "><span
class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);line-height:14px;"><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" face="garamond, 'new york', times, serif" size="5"><br></font></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; font-family: garamond, times, serif; "><span class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);line-height:14px;"><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" face="'bookman old style', 'new york', times, serif">A lovable misanthrope may be an oxymoron, but it is the only way to describe the character of Sheridan Whiteside in the Hart/Kaufman screwball comedy, The
Man Who Came to Dinner. Whiteside, based on the Algonquin Round Table stable Alexander Woollcott, represents the celebrity that everyone wants around but who cannot stand being around people!<br>Debuting in October 1939, The Man Who Came to Dinner
is a paradigm of the entertainment popular in the 1930’s. <br>Whiteside, stuck in a hick town due to an injury, refuses to conform to his surroundings but rather brings insanity to the lovely hamlet of Mesalia, Ohio. During the holiday season in the quiet home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest W. Stanley, the Whiteside invasion includes cockroaches, convicted murderers, movie stars, penguins and an octopus!<br><br>CHARACTER BREAKDOWN: <br>Sheridan Whiteside (45-60)-A lovable misanthrope who makes his surroundings conform his life. A well-renowned radio personality, Sheridan treats the crowned heads of Europe and the upright citizens of Mesalia, Ohio with the same distain. Affection for Sheridan, or Sherry, arises from his honesty about the world and his well-hidden good heart. Based on Alexander Woollcott</font></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; font-family: garamond, times, serif; "><span
class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);line-height:14px;"><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" face="'bookman old style', 'new york', times, serif"><br>Maggie Cutler (25-30)-On the surface Maggie may seem like a long suffering secretary but she is a sharp and capable woman able to handle any situation. Sherry and Maggie have a love/hate relationship based on mutual respect. Even though Maggie seems to the perennial single gal, her heart is open for Mr. Right.</font></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; font-family: garamond, times, serif; "><span class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);line-height:14px;"><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" face="'bookman old style', 'new york', times, serif"><br>Bert Jefferson (25-30)-An ace reporter in Mesalia, Bert enters the scene trying to get an interview with
the Stanleys’ famous guest. A “good Joe”, Bert likes his life as a small town reporter and might be ready to share it with a Miss Right.</font></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; font-family: garamond, times, serif; "><span class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse;color:rgb(51,
51, 51);line-height:14px;"><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" face="'bookman old style', 'new york', times, serif"><br>Ernest W. Stanley (45-55)- An upright citizen of Mesalia, Ohio, Mr. Stanley likes his life uncomplicated. Upon the arrival of Whiteside, Stanley’s world is turned upside down. </font></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; font-family: garamond, times, serif; "><span class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);line-height:14px;"><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" face="'bookman old style', 'new york', times, serif"><br>Mrs. Stanley (40-50)-Wife of Ernest Stanley, Mrs. Stanley may reside in a small town but she lives on Park Avenue. Mrs. Stanley is overjoyed in having the injured host despite the turmoil which turns her household upside down.</font></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; font-family: garamond, times,
serif; "><span class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);line-height:14px;"><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" face="'bookman old style', 'new york', times,
serif"><br>Richard Stanley (20-25)-Son of the Stanleys .a naïve young man who sees the Hurricane Sherry as an opportunity to start a new life.</font></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; font-family: garamond, times, serif; "><span class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);line-height:14px;"><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" face="'bookman old style', 'new york', times, serif"><br>June Stanley (20-25)-Daughter of the Stanleys. an optimistic young girl whose views on life and politics conflict with her stern father. Through her friendship with Sherry, June gets the courage to leave her comfort zone. </font></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; font-family: garamond, times, serif; "><span class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);line-height:14px;"><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span"
face="'bookman old style', 'new york', times, serif"><br>Dr. Bradley (35-45)-A small town doctor who is unsophisticated and simple and therefore the target of Sherry’s vitriol.</font></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; font-family: garamond, times, serif; "><span class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);line-height:14px;"><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" face="'bookman old style', 'new york', times, serif"><br>Harriet Stanley (40-50)-The sister of Ernest, Harriet is a strange spirit in the Stanley home. She develops an interesting relationship with Sherry which unlocks a mystery about the history of the Stanley family.</font></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; font-family: garamond, times, serif; "><span class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);line-height:14px;"><font
class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" face="'bookman old style', 'new york', times, serif"><br>Sandy (20-25)-June’s beau, A radical, young man who sweeps June off her feet.</font></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; font-family: garamond, times, serif; "><span class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);line-height:14px;"><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" face="'bookman old style', 'new york', times, serif"><br>Lorraine Sheldon (25-35)- A starlet to
the tenth degree. Lorraine is a true glamour girl with attitude but sans talent.</font></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; font-family: garamond, times, serif; "><span class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);line-height:14px;"><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" face="'bookman old style', 'new york', times, serif">Lorraine is looking for the right wallet to support her post Hollywood life. Lorraine’s character is based on the actress Gertrude Lawrence</font></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; font-family: garamond, times, serif; "><span class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);line-height:14px;"><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" face="'bookman old style', 'new york', times, serif"><br>Beverly Carlton (35-45)-A hit making songwriter and friend of
Sherry’s, Beverly stops by the Stanley home for his annual visit with the radio personality. A true bon vivant the Carlton character is based on Noel Coward.</font></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; font-family: garamond, times, serif; "><span class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);line-height:14px;"><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" face="'bookman old style', 'new york', times, serif"><br>Banjo (20-50)-A beloved film comedian, Banjo brings his lovable craziness to the Stanley home to cheer up Sherry. Banjo’s character is based on Harpo Marx.</font></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; font-family: garamond, times, serif; "><span class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);line-height:14px;"><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" face="'bookman old style', 'new york', times,
serif"><br>John (35-50)-The Stanleys’ butler</font></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; font-family: garamond, times, serif; "><span class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);line-height:14px;"><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" face="'bookman old style', 'new york', times, serif"><br>Sarah (35-50)-The Stanleys’ maid</font></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; font-family: garamond, times, serif; "><span class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);line-height:14px;"><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" face="'bookman old style', 'new york', times, serif"><br>Featured Characters include: Mrs. Dexter, Mrs. McCutcheon, Mr. Baker, Westcott, Expressman, Radio technicians, Choir boys and girls, Two deputies, Luncheon guests and a plainclothes man.</font></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0,
0, 0); font-size: 12pt; font-family: garamond, times, serif; "><span class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);line-height:14px;"><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" face="'bookman old style', 'new
york', times, serif"><br></font></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; font-family: garamond, times, serif; "><span class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);line-height:14px;"><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" face="'bookman old style', 'new york', times, serif">A one (1) minute monologue is preferred but not required and be prepared to read sides from the script.</font></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; font-family: garamond, times, serif; "><span class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);line-height:14px;"><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" face="'bookman old style', 'new york', times, serif"><br></font></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; font-family: garamond, times, serif; "><span class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span"
style="border-collapse:collapse;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);line-height:14px;"><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" face="'bookman old style', 'new york', times, serif"><b><u>People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to audition.<br></u></b><br><br><br><u><b>The roles of Miss Preen and Professor Metz have been cast.<br></b></u><br>Due to the play’s cultural context and chronological references, the actors will be required to research the historical figures that their characters are derived. <br><br><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Man_Who_Came_to_Dinner" style="cursor:pointer;color:rgb(59, 89, 152);text-decoration:none;"><span>http://en.wikipedia.org/</span><span class="yiv2023461020word_break" style="display:inline-block;"></span><span>wiki/</span><span class="yiv2023461020word_break" style="display:inline-block;"></span>The_Man_Who_Came_to_Dinner</a><br><br>Performances : April 20-29 at Proctor's
Fenimore Gallery<br>April 20-21, 26-27 at 7:30<br>April 22 & 29 at 2:00<br><br>For further information, please call Karen Christina Jones at 518.720.2011 or email statestreet2424@yahoo.com.<span class="yiv2023461020word_break" style="display:inline-block;"></span> </font><br></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; font-family: garamond, times, serif; "><span class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);line-height:14px;"><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" face="'bookman old style', 'new york', times, serif"><br></font></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt; font-family: garamond, times, serif; "><span class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse:collapse;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);line-height:14px;"><font class="yiv2023461020Apple-style-span" face="garamond, 'new york', times, serif" size="5">
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